by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
As many readers are aware, the current Workers’ Compensation system was amended to incorporate Utilization Review (UR) and Independent Medical Review (IMR). The dream for this change was that it would expedite injured workers’ access to the medical care they need, so...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
ob-related injuries may allow for several remedies regarding the need for medical care, the nature and extent of same, and time off from work for the injured worker. Job-related injuries also may provide separate and independent death benefits to the worker’s...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
This newsletter presents a review of pending legislative changes to correct inadequacies in the California Workers’ Compensation system, and discusses a pending Supreme Court decision regarding the degree of accountability of Utilization Review doctors....
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Disability Benefits, Legal, Workers' Comp
The California Workers’ Compensation system is unique regarding the benefits offered and the process involved in proving a case to enable injured workers to obtain access to medical care. The legislation enacted has established a template which involves forensic...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal
On 6/27/18, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Janus v. AFSCME. The barrage of commentary which has followed may render it difficult for the many police officer associations affected by this decision to discern what is important. Therefore, I am...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
Senate Bill 899, introduced by Sen. Pan on 1/16/18, has passed the State Senate, and as of 5/29/18 has proceeded to the Assembly for that body’s first reading of this legislative proposal. SB 899 seeks to identify and eliminate discrimination which occurs against...